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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Peru to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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